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English Activity Sheet

Quarter 2 – MELC 6
Delivering a Prepared or Impromptu
Talk on an Issue Employing the
Techniques in Public Speaking
English 10
Learning Activity Sheet No. 6
First Edition, 2020

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Region 6 – Western Visayas

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Introductory Message

Welcome to English 10!

The Learning Activity Sheet is a product of the collaborative efforts of

the Schools Division of Guimaras and DepEd Regional Office VI - Western
Visayas through the Curriculum and Learning Management Division (CLMD).
This is developed to guide the learning facilitators (teachers, parents and
responsible adults) in helping the learners meet the standards set by the K to
12 Basic Education Curriculum.

The Learning Activity Sheet is self-directed instructional materials

aimed to guide the learners in accomplishing activities at their own pace and
time using the contextualized resources in the community. This will also
assist the learners in acquiring the lifelong learning skills, knowledge and
attitudes for productivity and employment.

For learning facilitator:

The English 10 Activity Sheet will help you facilitate the leaching-
learning activities specified in each Most Essential Learning Competency
(MELC) with minimal or no face-to-face encounter between you and learner.
This will be made available to the learners with the references/links to ease
the independent learning.

For the learner:

The English 10 Activity Sheet is developed to help you continue

learning even if you are not in school. This learning material provides you with
meaningful and engaging activities for independent learning. Being an active
learner, carefully read and understand the instructions then perform the
activities and answer the assessments. This will be returned to your facilitator
on the agreed schedule.
 Quarter 2, Week 7

Name of Learner: ______________________Grade and Section: _____________

Date: _____________________

ENGLISH 10 ACTIVITY SHEET NO. 6

Delivering a Prepared or Impromptu Talk on an Issue Employing the
Techniques in Public Speaking

I. Learning Competency with Code

Deliver a prepared or impromptu talk on an issue employing the techniques in
public speaking

II. Background Information for Learners

In a Nutshell
“There are three things to aim at in public speaking: first, to get into your subject,
then to get your subject into yourself, and lastly, to get your subject into the heart of
your audience.”
–Alexander Gregg

Public speaking is an indispensable life skill that we should develop. We often

speak to express what we feel, to argue our beliefs and principles, to state our
needs, etc. Having the confidence to speak and being a good public speaker is an
edge in interviews, contests, and many other tasks. It even enhances your skill in
winning more friends and in inspiring people.

What is public speaking?

Public speaking is an act of delivering a speech to an audience in a systematic and
orderly way in order to disseminate information, entertain people, or persuade
others to believe in a certain idea or opinion. Examples are delivering a valedictory
address, giving a birthday message to the celebrator, and declaiming, etc.

III. Accompanying DepEd Textbook and Educational

Sites
Celebrating Diversity through World Literature English 10 Learner’s Material by
Liza R. Almonte, et. al. (2015) pp. 159-160, 261-262

IV. Activity Proper

A. RESERVOIR OF KNOWLEDGE
Public speaking may be done with a little or without any preparation at all
like the extemporaneous and impromptu speech.
To know more about extemporaneous and impromptu speeches, read their
definitions as well as the techniques or tips on how to deliver them effectively on
page 159 of the English 10 Learner’s Material titled “Celebrating Diversity through
World Literature” written by Liza R. Almonte, et. al. (2015).
Furthermore, public speaking may also be delivered in a form of a memorized
speech which requires a thorough preparation and committing the speech to the
memory.
In order to know more on how to deliver a prepared talk (especially memorized
speech) from planning and drafting the speech to practicing, revising, polishing and
delivering the speech, kindly read pp. 261-262 of the English 10 Learner’s Material
titled “Celebrating Diversity through World Literature” written by Liza R. Almonte, et.
al. (2015).
B. ASSESSING MYSELF
1. The table below shows the steps in delivering a speech effectively. Copy
the table and check (√) ALWAYS if you always do what is stated every time
you deliver a speech. Check (√) SOMETIMES if you only do it occasionally
and check (√) NEVER if you don’t do it at all. This will help you know how
well do you speak in front of the public. Write your answers on a piece of
paper.

Steps in Delivering a Speech Effectively Always Sometimes Never

1. I use my voice effectively by speaking
loud enough to be heard.
2. I maintain eye contact to my audience.
3. I use appropriate gestures and facial
expressions.
4. I use visual aids to reinforce my message.

2. Imagine that you were asked to give a message to your friend’s birthday party, but
you have not prepared anything to say. What do you think would happen? Would
you be able to give an inspiring message without stuttering? Write your answers
on a piece of paper.

To learn more about the steps in delivering a speech effectively, read pp 261-262 of the
English 10 Learner’s Material titled “Celebrating through World Literature”.

C. THE TASK I’VE CHOSEN

Choose only one from the given tasks below which is more accessible to you.

A. TV Stars B. YouTube Idols

Watch news programs Watch sample impromptu or extemporaneous

like 24 Oras, TV Patrol,
or Aksyon on TV.
Observe how the news
anchors deliver their
lines and take note what
make them a good
speaker. Write your
observation on a piece of
paper.
speeches in YouTube. Observe how the speakers
deliver their lines and take note what make them a
good speaker. Write your observation on a piece of
paper.
Here are some links that you may access:
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vp4gBmjsH74
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGfukDMuhdQ
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bh6xvg_rEUI

While watching the news on TV or videos in YouTube, whichever activity

you chose, copy and answer on a piece of paper the checklist for a well-
delivered speech on page 160 of the English 10 Learner’s Material titled
“Celebrating Diversity through World Literature” written by Liza R. Almonte,
et. al. (2015). Check YES if the description in each number is observable in
the speakers on TV or YouTube video and NO if not.

D. IN THE MIDST OF WHAT’S RIGHT AND WRONG

Read each statement carefully. Write a check mark (√) if the statement is correct
about delivering a speech—may it be an impromptu or a prepared one, and write X
if it is wrong. Write your answer on a piece of paper.
1. Make an eye contact to your audience.
2. Use filler words like “uhm”, “you know” to increase your credibility as a
speaker.
3. Make sure that your ideas are clear and you observe proper etiquette in
public speaking.
4. Speak without conviction.
 5. Avoid using transitional devices so that the audience can easily follow
your ideas.
6. Use effective non-verbal cues like gestures and body language.
7. Make a powerful conclusion to wrap up your speech.
8. Do not provide examples. It is a waste of time.
9. Speak whatever comes to your mind.
10. Consider your audience in making your speech.

E. PONDER YOUR THOUGHTS

Answer the following questions based on what you have learned from the previous
activities. Write your answers on the space provided.
1. What does it take to be a good public speaker?
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________.
2. What are some techniques in public speaking?
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________.
3. What are you going to do if you are called to speak extemporaneously or to
make an impromptu speech?
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________.
4. How would you prepare in delivering a prepared talk like a memorized
speech?
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________.
5. Why do we need to deliver a prepared or impromptu speech effectively?
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________.

F. SPEAK AND SHINE

Choose only one of the tasks below as well as the mode of delivery of the
speech.

TASK OPTIONS:

Option 1. Make a prepared speech about your experiences during the

COVID-19 pandemic. You may cite your struggles and how you cope with it. You
may also tell about the changes you’ve encountered especially in education wherein
there is no face-to-face interaction and how you continue to motivate yourself to
pursue your dreams amid all those changes and challenges. After that, memorize
your speech. Then, select one from the given options on how you are going to
deliver your speech.

Option 2. Read and memorize the sample speech titled “Pursuing Quality
Education in the New Now” written by Chenny G. Ganancial. Then, select one from
the given options on how you are going to deliver your speech.

Pursuing Quality Education in the New Now

by: Chenny G. Ganancial

Our lives suddenly take a 360 degree turn with the havoc caused by the
COVID-19 Pandemic which brought distraught and anxiety to people all over the
world. Government ordered lockdowns; mass gatherings were discouraged; must
wearing of masks and other protective equipment are implemented; physical
distancing was observed—these are just some of the abrupt changes we
encountered the past few months and are still experiencing today. Thus, we need
to adapt with the new normal in order to survive.
 In the midst of this crisis, the Department of Education continues to make
effort to meet the demands of the new normal in the field of education. Since
education has always been in the cornerstone of our constitution, we just can’t
ignore the rights of every Filipino citizen to education. The traditional face-to-face
learning or a learning delivery modality where the students and the teacher are
both physically present in the classroom, however, is discouraged in this time of
pandemic to avoid increased local transmission and worst possible scenarios. But
this doesn’t mean that learning has to end. It should continue even if it wouldn’t
take place in school.
Learning is not only limited within the four-walled classroom. It could take
place anytime, anywhere. Since face-to-face is not possible at the moment,
distance learning could be the safest and most possible way to continue our
pursuit for quality education in the midst of pandemic.
What is distance learning or distance education?
According to www.teacherph.com, distance learning or distance education
refers to a learning delivery modality where learning takes place between the
teacher and the learners who are geographically remote from each other during
instruction. The three types of this modality are Modular Distance Learning (MDL),
Online Distance Learning (ODL), and TV/Radio-Based Instruction.
These new modes of learning are coupled with birth pains which greatly
affected the teachers, learners, parents, and other stakeholders. Teachers endured
sleepless days and nights preparing modules, ICT presentations, and TV or radio
broadcasts, among others. Learners are overwhelmed with the sudden shift in the
education system where they need to learn at home by themselves without the
physical presence of their teachers. They can only communicate to them through
texts, calls, and online platforms. Parents adjust their daily routine just to assist
their kids in doing their school activities. Cries for help are heard everywhere.
The present situation may be tough and we may encounter a lot of
challenges along the way as the current modes of learning delivery are new to us,
however, taking a step closer to our dreams amidst all odds ignite our passion to
continue living and educating ourselves.
Together, let us keep abreast with the call of the times to shift into a new
way of learning as we continue our battle against the threat of the COVID-19
Pandemic.

MODE OF DELIVERY OPTIONS:

Option 1. Take a video of yourself delivering the speech you made. Make
sure to employ the techniques in public speaking when you deliver your speech.
Observe effective verbal and non-verbal cues. Submit the copy of the speech and
the video to your teacher via online platforms that you have agreed on like
Messenger, Telegram, etc. so that it will be graded.

Option 2. Deliver your prepared or memorized speech in front of your family

members or anyone who is capable of rating your speech. Make sure to employ the
techniques in public speaking when you deliver your speech. Observe effective
verbal and non-verbal cues. Give a copy of the speech to your rater and the rater
will evaluate your speech performance based on the given rubric.

Here is an analytic rubric which will be used to rate your speech

performance.
 CRITERIA DESCRIPTORS POINTS
Poor Fair Good Excellent EARNED
(1 point) (2 points) (3 points) (4 points)
VERBAL
SKILLS
VOICE The speaker The speaker The speaker The speaker
speaks in a speaks softly speaks audibly, speaks loud
monotone voice but quite and slightly varies enough to be
and is inaudible. audible and pitch and tone to heard, but varies
rarely varies avoid boring the pitch and tone to
pitch and tone. audience. avoid boring the
audience.
ELOCUTION The speaker The speaker The speaker The speaker uses
pronounces most pronounces few pronounces most precise
words incorrectly words of the words pronunciation and
and speaks too incorrectly and correctly and articulates words
softly, almost articulates articulates words clearly.
inaudible. words in a quite quite clearly.
low voice.

NON-VERBAL
SKILLS
EYE CONTACT The speaker has The speaker The speaker The speaker
no eye contact uses minimal consistently uses maintains a direct
with the eye contact a direct eye eye contact with
audience and is with the contact with the the audience in
just reading the audience during audience during almost the entire
speech. the speech. the speech. duration of the
speech.
GESTURES, Maintains a Makes little Makes some Gestures, body
BODY poker face and gestures, body appropriate language, and
LANGUAGE, AND there are no language, and gestures, body facial expressions
movements or facial language, and are appropriate and
FACIAL
gestures at all. expressions. facial expressions helpful in conveying
EXPRESSIONS that enhances the speaker’s
articulation. message.
POISE The speaker The speaker The speaker The speaker is
shows tension shows mild shows little or no relaxed and shows
and nervousness tension and tension and self-confidence and
and always often makes makes minor mastery of the
makes mistakes. minor mistakes. mistakes. speech.

TOTAL POINTS EARNED

GRADE EQUIVALENT

Grade Equivalent:
A. Excellent = 17-20 points
B. Good = 13-16points
C. Fair = 9-12 points
D. Needs Improvement = 8 points and below

V. Reflection

THE MIRROR IN ME
Reflect on your past public speaking experiences and the tips you have learned
from this lesson. Given a chance, how will you deliver a prepared or impromptu
talk in the future? Write your answer on a piece of paper. Be guided by the
following holistic rubric while answering the given questions.
 Level Criteria
Exceeding The reflection shows great evidence of learning. Main points are clear.
Standards Ideas are well-organized. There are very little or no spelling, punctuation
(9-10 pts.) or grammatical errors at all.
Meeting Standards The reflection shows some evidence of learning. Ideas are somewhat
(7-8 pts.) organized. There are some spelling, punctuation or grammatical errors.
Approaching The reflection shows a little evidence of learning. Ideas are poorly
Standards organized. There are quite many spelling, punctuation or grammatical
(4-6 pts.) errors.
Below Standards The reflection shows no evidence of learning and main points are too
(1-3 pts.) vague. Ideas are very poorly organized. There are a lot of spelling,
punctuation or grammatical errors.

VI. Answer Key

(Reflections may vary.)
THE MIRROR IN ME

scoring.)
the option they’ve chosen. They will be guided by the rubric for
(Written speeches may vary. Learners will deliver their speeches on
SPEAK AND SHINE

(Answers may vary.)

PONDER YOUR THOUGHTS

10. √
9. X
8. X
7. √
6. √
5. X
4. X
3. √
2. X
1. √
IN THE MIDST OF WHAT’S RIGHT AND WRONG

(Answers may vary.)

THE TASK I’VE CHOSEN

(Answers may vary.)

ASSESSING MYSELF